Chief Engineer

HRI Hospitality•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level. We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career! Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to join their team! JOB SUMMARY The Chief Engineer is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the entire hotel property, interior and exterior, and the development, execution, and follow-through of the hotel work order system. This position manages and oversees the engineering department in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the hotel.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of general repairs and maintenance.
Proven track record working with information technology systems.
Experience with fire and life safety systems.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration, including: Air conditioning and heating Plumbing codes Electrical codes National/local fire codes Mechanical codes Blueprints and plumbing schematics
Supervisory experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.
Will be interfacing with guests and associates to provide efficient and effective results.
Maintains a close working relationship with employees and department heads from all areas of hotel operations.
Scheduling flexibility to work long hours as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the engineering department.
This position is on-call 24 hours a day.
Ability to communicate and make sound judgment calls when evaluating issues and situations to expedite the resolution of said issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all required repairs and maintenance are performed on all hotel equipment and assets as scheduled or requested by guests, housekeeping, and/or management.
Duties can include HVAC, plumbing, electrical repairs, and furniture replacement and/or repair, etc.
Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment and assets per set schedule.
Perform daily walk-throughs, and record all meter readings and boiler temperature.
Manage Building Automate Systems.
Create and maintain effective work orders and other paperwork systems.
Provide written details of work performed on Work Order forms and other documents.
Hire, train, supervise, and coach engineering staff.
Manage labor costs in accordance with company guidance and budgets.
Schedule department shifts, taking into consideration expected guest arrivals and departures, occupancy levels, guest service needs, and budgetary guidelines.
Coordinate with the General Manager the maintenance and facilitation of effective training programs.
Ensure that engineering staff are properly uniformed and are following all hotel procedures.
Ensure that all operations of engineering equipment and procedures are understood and performed safely in accordance with company guidelines and government regulations.
Record all maintenance request work performed in the log program and return requests to the proper location.
Assemble weekly and periodic Summary Maintenance Reports; identify and track trends to anticipate future work projects and costs.
Proactively provide feedback to management on specific maintenance and repair needs.
Administer safety training programs.
Facilitate all emergency response training and safety training for hotel employees.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the hotel’s emergency procedures and the location of all emergency shut-offs.
Assist hotel guests as necessary in the event of an emergency.
Budget, plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise Capital Expenditure projects.
Support environmental commitments by having the knowledge, skills, and values to be a leader in the global goal of “greening” the hospitality industry.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections for potential safety hazards.
Educate all staff on health and safety procedures and policies.
Employees must fulfill their performance standards for this position and comply with company policies, rules, and procedures of the hotel, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.
The job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.
This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the hotel.
Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities, and assignments requested by supervisors, managers, or other hotel/company officials.